On the occasion of Chhath, Nitish Kumar offered Arghya to the setting sun
Patna (ANI): On the occasion of Chhath, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offered Arghya to the setting sun at his residence and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the state.
“Heartiest wishes for the great festival of faith, Chhath. This is a festival of self-discipline. People offer Arghya to the rising and setting Lord Surya with a pure conscience and a pure mind. I pray to Lord Bhaskar for progress.” May there be happiness, prosperity and peace in the state,” Nitish Kumar posted on Twitter.
Chhath is a four-day festival celebrated after Diwali to worship the Sun. Today is the third day of Chhath. On this day Chhathavrati is offering Arghya to the setting sun. After offering Arghya to the setting sun, Arghya is offered to the rising sun the next morning.
Meanwhile, a large number of devotees gathered at Diya Ganga Ghat in Patna on Sunday to offer Arghya to the Sun.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
“My best wishes to all the members of your family on the auspicious occasion of Sandhya Arghya of Mahaparva Chhath. May the worship of Sun God infuse new energy and enthusiasm in everyone’s life. Jai Chhathi Maiya!” The Prime Minister said in a post on X.
On this auspicious occasion, President Draupadi Murmu also greeted the citizens of the country.
The President said that Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the worship of Sun God and provides an opportunity to express reverence and gratitude towards rivers, ponds and other sources of water. (ANI)
